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Ursula Joseph

Growing up, Ursula Joseph didn’t play with dolls. Instead she played with her older brother’s toys. She soon found an interest in art and later earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After seeing an artist using polymer clay to create jewelry, she began sculpting life-like dolls using polymer clay.

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“Faith” by Ursula Joseph

2016 Collection 1: 2nd Place Winner – Ursula Joseph Local sculptor and 2nd Place Winner of The Square,Ursula Joseph, sculpts realistic dolls using polymer clay. [divider/ ] Artist: Ursula Joseph Genre: Sculpture Bio: My name is Ursula, I live in Flagler County, i work as a Mechanical Engineer and professional doll sculptor. I also paint and currently published my first …

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“Dude Knee Bending A Chair Space” Bill Burnsau

Artist:Bill Burnsau Genre: Sculpture Bio: Bill Burnsau has been a Jacksonville resident since 1983. He has a strong interest, which he shares with his wife Rosemary, in community theater. Bill and Rosemary have been married for 57 wonderful years. Bill has worked as a TV Art Director, as an Ad Agency Art Director, and as a Graphic Designer/Producer for XEROX …

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“East” by Lynette Walther

Artist: Lynette Walther Genre: Sculpture Bio: I am an artist, writer and photographer and a retired college educator (journalism/graphic design). Through my travels I have combed beaches on many continents and the result is a trove of seagrass and vintage china shards which I recycle and fashion into “Arti-facts,” fanciful sea creatures — starfish, mermaids and seahorses. Piece: East Piece …

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“Community Loaves Wheat Mosaic” by Kate Garcia Rouh

Artist: Kate Garcia Rouh Genre: Sculpture Bio: Kate Garcia Rouh & Kenny Rouh are RouxArt. Kate is an Art Teacher for 20+ years and a lifelong Artist. Kenny is retired from Crowley Maritime. Together they make impacting mosaic art. Kate’s genesis project was “100th Anniversary Mosaic” with her students at West Riverside School. Since One Spark 2013, RouxArt has completed …

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“Fertile Fire” by Zoe Conard

Artist: Zoe Conard Genre: Sculpture Bio: Hello! My name is Zoe Conard, I am a current student at FSCJ and studying to get my AA. Then hopefully transferring to further my education in the arts and receive my BFA in ceramics. I have been practicing ceramics for almost five years and continue to fall more in love with it everyday. …

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“Jellyfish” by Morton Lancaster

Artist: Morton Lancaster Genre: Sculpture Bio: A First Family Virginian, Morton now lives in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University. He developed his skills in art and design in various professions, becoming a sculptor in 2004. Morton began exhibiting in 2007 and is considered one of the top artists in the world. His work is published in several …

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“Steam Punk Balloon” by Ricky Weeks

Artist: Ricky Weeks Genre: Sculpture Bio: I make copper art projects in my spare time in backyard shed while being inspired by my favorite music such as Pink Floyd, Neil Young that I grew up on. Born in Jacksonville FL and have lived here all my life. I currently work full time for the city of Jax and have been …

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“Ol’ Fence” by Ron Schroer

Quarter 2: 1st Place Winner – Ron Schroer Local artists and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Ron Schroer, creates unique works of art using found materials. [divider/ ] Artist: Ron Schroer Genre: Sculpture Bio: Ron Schroer, a Jacksonville native, has a diverse set of skills including design, welding, machining, hydraulics, electronics and repair, music (especially percussion), problem solving, and …

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“Armadillo Decanter” by Maura Hendry

Artist: Maura Hendry Genre: Sculpture Bio: Maura Hendry was born and raised in St. Augustine. Attended FSU BFA Painting major. A 30 year career in the marine industry put her art on hold. In 2007 she discovered. Working as a hand builder, Maura’s pieces reflect her love for nature and reptiles. Winter’s are spent at her studio in Elkton, FL …

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“x vase” by Kyriaki Karalis

Artist: Kyriaki Karalis Genre: Sculpture Bio: I grew up in Central Florida studying music, until visual art swept me off my feet. I studied photo and ceramics at UNF, and I now have a pottery studio at CoRK Art District in Riverside. Piece: x vase Piece Description: Wheelthrown vase, 14″ tall. Impressions of the letter X, and glaze adorn the …

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“Blue Inside #10” by Joe Winston

Artist: Joe Winston Genre: Sculpture Bio: I am an art potter working with stone ware and colored porcelain clay. Combining hand building and wheel throwing. My studio has been in Fernandina since 1994. My work can be seen in Jacksonville. I am a graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Piece: Blue Inside #10 Piece Description: Brownstone …

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“Second-hand News” by Clifford Buckley

Artist: Clifford Buckley Genre: Sculpture Bio: I work in the construction industry as a truss designer. During a period of unemployment, I found a 3-d origami tutorial on-line one day. I soon created my first elephant out of some of unused resume paper! I recently was a featured artist in “Hidden Truths, The Mind Unraveled” and sold 3 submitted pieces. …

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“Hollow form urn #28” by Bill Beck

Artist: Bill Beck Genre: Sculpture Bio: Bill Beck has been an amateur wood worker for the past 60 years. First working at a kitchen table between meals and eventually using U.S. Army Craft Shops. Bill first used a lathe in 2008 and found an outlet for his creativity. Lathes have been used as far back as ancient Egypt to manufacture …

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“Flag (or else) #6” by John Caesar

Artist: John Caesar Genre: Painting Bio: I am a self taught abstract expressionist working in natural wood medium tho I have always called my works my ‘paintings’ my influences include Klee, Noland, Kline Pollack and Calder new to Jacksonville I hope to make this my home for many years Piece: Flag (or else) #6 Piece Description: Constructed of and inspired …

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“Yacht Basin Park Gazebo Mosaic” – Kate Garcia Rouh

Quarter 1: 3rd Place Winner – Kate Rouh Local artist and 3rd Place Winner of The Square, Kate Rouh, talks about her mosaic project at Yacht Basin Park. [divider/ ] Artist: Kate Garcia Rouh Genre: Sculpture Bio: Kate Garcia Rouh has been an artist in Jacksonville over 30 years, a Duval County Public School teacher for almost 20 years and …

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“Snake Dancer” by Diana Shepherd

Artist: Diana Shepherd Genre: Sculpture Bio: Currently a “later in life” student at UNF majoring in sculpting. Love doing figurative work and casting and welding. Piece: Snake Dancer Piece Description: Materials include: Iron, welded steel and glass. About the mysteries of spirituality. Web: Diana Shepherd – Website Diana Shepherd – Facebook

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“Mishmash the Magician” by Bill Bernsau

Artist: Bill Bernsau Genre: Sculpture Bio: Bill Bernsau has been a Jacksonville resident since 1983. He has a strong interest, which he shares with his wife Rosemary, in community theater. Bill and Rosemary have been married for 57 wonderful years. Bill has worked as a TV Art Director, as an Ad Agency Art Director, and as a Graphic Designer/Producer for …

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“Polar Bear Rock Santa” by Darlene Miller

Artist: Darlene Miller Genre: Sculpture Bio: I am a self-taught artist and have been painting since childhood. Art has always been my joy. My husband and I had a gravel pit that I would walk to find shapes to paint. Recently retired, I have more time to explore and be creative. Piece: Polar Bear Rock Santa Piece Description: Rock found …

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“Tiki Sculpture” by Dennis Thomas

Artist: Dennis Thomas Genre: Sculpture Bio: No Bio Piece: Tiki Sculpture Piece Description: These Tikis are hand-carved by old school mallet and chisel just like the ancient artisans. Web: Surf Buddah Tikis

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Cliff Leonard: Sculptor

This episode features Cliff Leonard, a Vietnam veteran who took up the art of sculpting late in life and sculpts bust of fallen service members from northeast Florida.